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contrarily

/ˈkɒntrəˌrɛəri/

/ˈkɑntrɛrɪli/

Translations

contrarilyadverb

/ˈkɒntrəˌrɛəri/

/ˈkɑntrɛrɪli/

Contrarily to what was expected, the event was a huge success.

Вопреки ожиданиям, мероприятие прошло с огромным успехом.

Contrarily, he decided to stay home instead of going out.

Наоборот, он решил остаться дома вместо того, чтобы выйти.

Additional translations

Synonyms

on the contrary

in contrast

contrarilyadverb

In a manner opposite to what is expected or desired.

She contrarily decided to stay home instead of going to the party everyone was attending.

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes the preceding one; on the contrary.

The forecast predicted rain; contrarily, the sun shone all afternoon.